The Best Korean Restaurants In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"With three and a half Starbucks locations, it’s easy to find mermaid-branded coffee in Rogers Park. Classic Korean dishes, less so. Unless you know about Kimchi Pop, a tiny spot on a quiet strip of Glenwood that’s making delicious kimchi fried rice, ddeokbokki, and stews. We especially like the soondubu—packed with silky tofu, umami, and a little spice, it’s the perfect remedy for a gloomy day (or hangover). You’ll notice some people getting take-out, but we like sitting in their tiny space, helping ourselves to all the self-serve kimchi and bean sprouts our banchan-loving hearts desire." - john ringor, adrian kane